| Abstrakt: |
The use of bee products for healing purposes dates back to ancient times. Today, they have taken an honorary place in the medical, cosmetic and dietetic industries. They have found an optimal combination of vitamins and minerals, trace elements and biologically active substances that provide a significant effect in the treatment of a number of diseases. The prophylactic and therapeutic use of all bee products: bee venom, royal jelly, propolis, honey, wax, bee pollen is called apitherapy. The term comes from the words "apis" - bee and "therapy" - treatment. In modern medicine, the need for natural ingredients is increasing every year, and bee products are able to fully satisfy this need. In many countries in the big cities there are offices of apitherapy for the medical institutions, which are very successful among the patients. Today, active research is being done in the field of apitherapy, as well as clinical testing of new products and methods in many clinics, research centers and universities, which confirms the prospects in this direction. The purpose of this study is to trace the development of apitherapy and to provide information on the unique properties of apiculture products and methods of application in therapeutic practice. Material and Methods: Review of scientific literature about researches in the field of apitherapy, Bulgarian and international experience in methods of using bee products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
